Ballyhooed Alabama and Aggies rematch to kick at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 14

Johnny Manziel and the Aggies pulled off the biggest upset of the 2012 season as they knocked off the eventual champion Crimson Tide in November at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Karen Warren/Chronicle)

COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M fans had hoped to showcase a rowdy night atmosphere at Kyle Field for its ballyhooed rematch with Alabama. Instead, the Aggies and Crimson Tide will square off under the Southeast Texas sun in mid-September.

CBS said Wednesday that its first “Game of the Week” this year, featuring the Crimson Tide at Aggies on Sept. 14, will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. – square in the heat of the day in Aggieland. The Aggies, behind eventual Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, toppled Alabama 29-24 last Nov. 10 in Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Aggies, led by new coach Kevin Sumlin, finished 11-2 and earned their first top five finish (fifth) since 1956 under then-coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. The Crimson Tide overcame the upset to finish 13-1 and earn their second consecutive national title and third in four years under coach Nick Saban.